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Indonesian grandmother freed from Malaysian death row returns home: ‘feels unreal’

An Indonesian woman who spent nearly 15 years on death row in a Malaysian prison for drug trafficking has returned home after receiving clemency, in a case rights groups say highlights the exploitation of poor migrant women in cross-border drug operations. Ani Anggraeni, also known as Asih, boarded a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta late on Thursday after being freed from custody. In a video message shared with Th...

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Kash Patel on bench after Bondi exit? Trump weighing departure of more key White House officials

White House planning reportedly indicates potential exits for key figures like FBI Director Kash Patel, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. These discussions follow a recent wave of senior official removals, suggesting a broader administrative shake-up. The timing of any further changes remains uncertain as President Trump has not finalized decisions.

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China-US competition for rare earths sparks plan to mine Pacific seabed near Guam

‘Largest seabed mining proposal in US history’ would cover an area the size of Nevada

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Indonesian grandmother freed from Malaysian death row returns home: ‘feels unreal’

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Kash Patel on bench after Bondi exit? Trump weighing departure of more key White House officials

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China-US competition for rare earths sparks plan to mine Pacific seabed near Guam

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